MARK YOUR CALENDAR: LOVELAND FESTIVAL & ADE 2026 ARE HERE
Loveland is back, and it's getting ready to showcase a wave of incredible local and international artists on August 8 and 9. The festival will bring a crowd to Sloterpark from all walks of life to create a space where people can connect regaredless of age, gender, identity, religious or ethnic backgrounds, and celebrate their love for dance music.
Known for its stunning lakeside setting, multiple stages, and world-class house and techno line-up, Loveland has been a staple of Amsterdam's electronic music scene since the mid-1990s, bringing together international headliners alongside the next generation of talent.
The Loveland Talent Cruise hosted by Desperados will welcome a new wave of artists taking over the decks for three 20-minute cruises in front of thousands of electronic music fans at one of the Netherlands' longest-running dance festivals.
Loveland continues to set the standard for open-air electronic music festivals, combining immersive stage design, lakeside scenery, and a carefully curated mix of legendary house and techno artists. This year's lineup features an exceptional mix of electronic music heavyweights, including Eric Prydz, Jamie Jones, Ben Klock, Chris Liebing, CamelPhat, Joris Voorn, Fatboy Slim, Kölsch, Mind Against, Mau P, Patrick Mason, Peggy Gou, Hernan Cattaneo b2b Nick Warren, and Vintage Culture, offering everything from melodic house and progressive sounds to peak-time techno and high-energy festival sets.
For techno fans, 909 x Loveland is shaping up to be one of the standout events of ADE 2026. Taking place on Saturday, October 24 at Mediahaven Amsterdam, the daytime event brings together a carefully curated lineup of pioneers, underground favourites, and talent across multiple stages.
Some of the biggest names on this year's lineup include Adiel x Quest, the Italian DJ and producer pairing known for hypnotic, driving techno sets; Colin Benders, whose fully improvised live performances using a massive modular synthesizer have made him one of the most unique artists in electronic music; Chris Liebing x Len Faki, two of Germany's most influential techno icons joining forces for a rare back-to-back performance; MARRØN, the Amsterdam-based selector celebrated for fast-paced, groove-heavy sets that have helped define the city's contemporary techno sound; and Ryan Elliott, the Panorama Bar and Ostgut Ton favourite whose deep, refined mixing style has earned him worldwide acclaim. The lineup is further strengthened by artists including DVS1, Kerri Chandler, KiNK, DJ Deep, FJAAK (DJ Set), Ceri, Marie Montexier, Rosati, Kaufmann, and Luna Ludmila, making it one of the strongest techno bills announced for ADE so far.
